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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support lower-limb surgery, with a particular focus on hip and knee procedures. This is an opportunity to join a busy perioperative team and contribute to the safe, efficient delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the surgical pathway.
Working as part of the theatre team, you will prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment and specialist implants for elective and urgent orthopaedic procedures. You will undertake effective surgical counts, maintain aseptic technique, anticipate the needs of the surgeon and wider team, and ensure all equipment is available, checked and functioning correctly. The role will involve scrubbing for primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as other major lower-limb procedures.
You will be responsible for maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times, supporting safe positioning and transfers, and communicating clearly with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. Accurate documentation, adherence to infection prevention and control standards, compliance with theatre policies, and prompt reporting of incidents or equipment concerns are essential. You may also contribute to stock management, instrument tracking, audit, service development and the induction or supervision of less experienced colleagues.
Applicants should hold current professional registration and have substantial experience working within an operating theatre environment, ideally with specialist knowledge of major orthopaedic and lower-limb surgery. A recognised perioperative or surgical nursing qualification, together with evidence of continuing professional development, is desirable. You should be confident working with orthopaedic instrumentation, implants and power tools, and able to remain calm and organised in a demanding clinical setting.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care. Flexibility is required to support service needs, including participation in rota arrangements, weekends or extended hours where applicable. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your orthopaedic expertise within a supportive and collaborative theatre environment.
